I didn't think Kevin meant it humorously at all

No, Mike, I DID mean it with humor.

My family is from West Virginia and Kentucky. I was the first person in my family born north of the Mason-Dixon line. I've seen plenty of "rednecks".

Tracy's replies were spot-on, so I don't need to elaborate.

Mike I'm barely 5'8"....you can make fun of short people all you like, it won't bother me.